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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

CHICAGO, Dec. 2i.-All the western rail-
roads put into effect the new cut tariff be-
tween Chicago and the Missouri river Tues
day. 1t reduces rates on all classes Is and
20 per cent, and is the same tariff recently
inaugurated by the Wabash 1t is stated
that II the receiver of the Wabash makes
another cut the other roads will wage bitter
war
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

SIOUX FALLS, d. T.. Dec. ia party OF
Sioux Falls sports commenced game of
draw poker on Friday night with some men
from out of town with So ante. This was
steadily increased to 500, and the game
continued for thirty-six hours, the players
having their meals brought to them. The
last Jack pot" contained over $1,000, which
was captured by ths Sioux Falls party.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. q Don. NJ Dickin-
son called on Postmaster General Villas Tues
day, and spent several hours at the depart
ment He was introduced to many of the
officials, and had long talk with General
Villas presumably about department bust
ness, with view to familiarizing himself
with matters connected with the new sphere
of action into which he expects soon to enter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or costive; to dispel head
aches. colds and fevers; to cure habitual
constipation, indigestion, piles. etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company. San Francisco, Cal.
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island,
Ill,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

MERIDEN, Conn, Dec. 2l.-In the city
election Tuesday Dr. C. H. S Davis DEM
was reelected mayor. Both branches of the
city government are Democratic for the
first time since the incorporation of the city
twenty years ago. Davis plurality over
King fRep is 524
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

NEW YORK, Dec. 2:.-James Kempster,
keeper of stall at Washington market.
who was indicted for selling. oleomargarine
was convicted Tuesday in the court of gen.
eral sessions 1t was not pretended that
Kempster sold the eleomargarine las butter,
as he had signs prominently displayed
stating that he sold Oleomargarine exclus-
lively, and did not deal in butter. The ques-
ton submitted was whether the oleomar-
garine was made to resemble butter or not
Dealers in oleomargarine have determined
to use this case to test the legality of the
oleomargarine law, and it will be appealed.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

WASHINGTON CITY, Lee 21.-The senate
committee on appropriations has agreed
though not unanimously, to a favorable re-
port on the house resolution for adjourn
ment for the holidays from Thursday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

Known and used by physicians all over
the world. SCOTS Emulsion not only
gives flesh and strength by virtue of its
own nutritious properties, but creates an
appetite for food that builds up the
wasted body. 81 have been using SCOTS
Emulsion for several years. and am
pleased with its action. My patients say
that it is pleasant and palatable. and all
grow stronger and gain flesh from the use
of it. use it in all cases of wasting
diseases, and it is specially useful for
children when -nutriment medication is
needed. as in Marasmus, 1T. W PIERCE,
NJ. D., Knoxville, Ala.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

BOSTON, Dec. 2l.-The Boston branch of
the National League of Colored Men at a
meeting held Monday evening adopted a
resolution opposing the confirmation of Sec
rotary Lamar as judge of the supreme court
OF the United States.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. 2i.-A private dis
patch from san Francisco says that Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Garrett, Mary Garrett, Swan
Prick, and DR.. Gorter sailed in the steam
ship Australia Wednesday for Yokohama.
1t is proposed to make tour of the world,
returning to Baltimore in October 1855
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21
What Do You Think of This Verdict !.

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 2l.-In the supe-
rior court Tuesday Thomas ]. Doyle, of this
city, who kicked his wife to death last June,
was allowed to plead guilty of manslaughter.
He was sentenced to five years in the state
prison
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 2l.-1he funeral of s.
P. Rounds was very largely attended Tues
day afternoon, and was conducted under Ma
sonic auspices. Thes remains left here later
over the Burlington road for Chicago, where
intsrment will take place.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

HE jests at scars, who never felt q
wound" and man may stand with his
hands in his pockets and laugh at poor
worn rheumatic, but if he is q gentlemen,
he'll step into the nearest apothecary shop
and buy him bottle of Salvation OIL at
the Enah expense of only twenty five
.ey
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

Boston, Dec 2l.-It is rumored that the
pope intends to make Archbishop Williams
of Boston, a cardinal, transfer Bishop
McMahon, of Hartford, to Boston as eo-ad-
jutor to Archbishop Williams and raise
Vicar General Byrne, of Boston, to the epis-
copacy with Hartford as his see,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

NEw YORK, Dec. 2l.-The summons
in civil action of Henry 8 Ives against
Julius Dexter, president of the Cincinnati,
Hamilton & Dayton railroad, for damages
for malicious prosecution and false imprison-
ment was served at noon Tuesday on the
defendant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 21-The house
election committee has fixed Friday Jan 8,
1888 as the day to settle the contest for
Speaker Carlisls's seat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21
THE TRUTH ABOUT MANNING.
His Condition Serious, But Not at Present
Altar ming.

Altar ming.
ALBANY, N. Y, Dec 2L-The family of
ex-secretary Manning authorized this state
ment Tuesday night as to his condition:
"Mr Manning came to Albany on Tuesday
last from New York to spend the holidays
with his eldest son, James H. Manning. Mr..
Manning has not had either in New York,
Albany or elsewhere, any recurrence Of the
attack which Frustrated him in Washington
in 1855, nor is any expected by his physician.
In the nature Of the case they say no such
recurrence Is possible. Mr.. Manning is
somewhat weaker than before making the
journey to Albany, but Ms appetite remains
good and his mind is as clear as at any time
in his life. His condition, though serious
owing to the physical weakness, is not at
present alar ming.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Dec 2l.-The worst
storm Of the season is reported from all parts
of Minnesota and Dakota. Passengers trains
are greatly delayed, and but few freighA
are moving.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

BernhardPs boy Marries a Princess
PARIS, Dec. 2l-Maurice Bernhardt, son
Of the actress Sarah Bernhardt was married
Monday midnight in the Church of St Hon.
ore, Eylau, to Princess Virginia Clotilde
Jabiouowski, t-grand-daugaughter OF
Iucien Bouaparte
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

A four-year- lad named Kirch, who
lives in Muskegon, Mich, is said to able
to play on the ACCORDION any tune that
he ever heard.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

JUHN 5. BAHBUUh re r sIVaUIVes
from ls47 to ISL ard was elected to the
forty-seventh, forty-eighth and forty-ninth
congresses. For upward of thirty years be
was president of the Virginia Midland rail-
way company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

President of the council of the United
States" is the title given by the Cogrt
Journal to Mr.. Bsyard, Secretary of
State,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 2l.-The con-
dition of Representative Moffet, of Mich
igan, who is suffering from carbuncle WAS
quite serious Tuesday night. Representative
Butterworth, Of Ohio, is much better.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 2L-John s Bar
hour was elected United States Senator to
succeed Riddleberger Tuesday The vote
was; in the senate, &c for Barbour to 10 for
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

r. ~ ,rrant was recently issued in
Carolina town for the arrest of
Il pr committing an assault with a
Weapon, towit, certain vicious
;ge bull dog"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

BELoIT, Wis, Dec 21-Woman Suffrng-
lists began a twc-days' session here Tuesday
Rev. Olympia Brown presiding Judge C.
B. Waite, of Chicago delivered lecture on
1.-THE Constitutional Rights of Citizens
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

The Gar Sensation Oficlally Denied.
81. PETERSBURG, Dec. 2L-It is officially
denied here that any attempt was made upon
the life OF the car Monday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-21

IA Lynchburg, (va.) teacher advertises
instruction in photography, or the SCI
ence Of proper pronunciation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14

has stepped on his bare feet two or three
times, seek to let out the hearts blood
of the huge monster with sharp stick.
"For myself, l am compelled to adj
mire the Cave Men for their great
courage under adverse circumstances.
| believe that they were brave and
devoted. Their women, also, were
entitled to profound respect, for though
they were poor housekeepers, and the
caves they occupied are a sight to
behold, they were never talked about
that we know of, and articles of vertu
are still found in their former homes.
sit has been urged that the Cave Men
have never been known to contribute
any thing to literature, and that is
lamentably true, though l attribute it
to the fact that they had not the means
for transmitting and handing down any
thing of this kind to posterity, unless
of the briefest character. However, to
illustrate the fact that they were not
wholly destitute of ideas, let me give
here brief inscription which has. been
found incised upon the eye-tooth of Il
mammoth, and figured out by man
who is familiar with the Esquimau and
other Arctic languages, all of which,
no doubt, bear a close resemblance to
the language of the Cave Man:
ga gentleman who has just returned
from the extreme north, whittier he
went in search of health, wearing
nothing but light spring necklace and
little cotton in his ears, says that up
there they have nine months winter
and three months late in the fall.
"And still the Cave Men have always
been regarded as lacking in fine literary
tastes, while this, the only thing that
has been spared by the encroaching
tooth of time, is still a classic among
usr'-BiU Nye, IN Chicaqo Current.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14
An Ingenious Doll.

Almost charming feature of the study
of dolls in all lands is the satisfaction
which little girls take in dressing up
stick, a clothes-pin, a bundle of rags, or
some other insignificant object, end
calling it a doll There are many
things about these little motherly
creatures to admire, but none more
than their makeshifts at happiness, the
ways in which they set themselves to
work in childhood to be pleased with
the semblance when the reality is de-
MED.
To illustrate: Once upon time
there was an old Innut (Eskimo) fish
erman who thought that seals would
come into his net if he would make u
float of driftwood in the image of a
seal. This he did. One day he missed
his float and looked everywhere, but
could not find it. At last he spied his
little daughter playing with an unusu-
ally large doll, and on examining it
found that she had made doll of his
float. Two large beads served for eyes,
a string of beads for necklace. and
some shells took the place of earrings.
For garment she had utilized large
strip of brown cotton cloth procured
from the traders. Frequently bits of
wood take the place of dolls and are
wrapped in mats or fur Vide AeCa6e.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14
HE TOOK THE BALLS.
Chat Between an Accommodating Land
lord and His Guest.


Guest (to landlord)-What can you
get me up for dinner, landlord?
Landlord-Any thing you want. How
about some nice fish-balls?
Guest-Don't care for fish-balls. TIL
take couple of chops, not too well
done.
Landlord-Well, it's a little late for
chops; but l can give you any thing
else. Them fish-balls is nice.
Guest-A small porter-house, with
mushrooms.
Landlord-A bridal couple ate the
last mushrooms had in the house not
ten minutes ago. I've got some AL
Chicago dressed beefsteak, but, I'M
fortunately, it's only on the way. Them
fish-balls are brown on top!
Guest-Veal outlets!
Landlord-The last bit of veal went
to make chicken sal-er-oh! veal? No,
no veal; but can give you any thing
else. My wife picked that Goldfish her.
self, and them balls are as homeless as
tapioca pudding. A judge of the SUI
preme Court asked for the recipe only
this evening.
Guest-Got any spring chickenP
Landlord-I'll have some nice ones
for breakfast. But if there's any thing
elseyou waut-nice hot fish-balls, Or
Guest oh! let me have some livel
and bacon, then!
Landlord--We don't have liver and
bacon after two o'clock, sir It's jus'
luck that we've got them fish-balls-
Guest-Bring me some fish balls!
Landlord-Yes, sir! Tea or cof'eei
| Gucst-Colfee!
Landlord-Well, the coffee is all out
! l guess you'll have to take tea!-Puck
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14
FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
LOST AND FOUND.

Oh, Tommy was lost! He was stolen away!
Such a terrible rumpus such dreadful dismay
Good gracious" Dear me :" Il declare for
it, La"
Cried grandpa and grandma, papa and mamma.
They hunted him far and they hunted him
near;
They looked in the cistcrns, in paniclIy fear;
They looked in the wardrobe and under the
bed
And tilted the pillows, and lifted the spread.
They hunted him high and they hunted him
low;
They looked in the cellar, in agonzed woe;
They searched through the garret, with lamps
held aloOf;
They climbed through the skylight and looked
on the roof.
But they found no small boy. Oh, he'd come to
And they mournfully started to spread the
alarm
When they happened to think that they might
as well see
II he wasn't where he was quite likely TO be.
And so to the pantry they breathlcssly went
And there, with u smile that was calm and CON
tent
Pcrchcd upon the shelf with the cake. high and
dry,
With fat ginger snap and large piece of
pie
With the crumbs of a feast scattered widely
around
There sat the small person, quite safe and quite
sound
"Wen well!' did you ever?' THANK good
nessr' "Hurrahr'
Cried grandpa and grandma, and papa and
Mamma.
A ;u (foIS M,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14
WORK FOR HIM.
A Bright Monkey, Locked up in Cellar
Who Found Something to Do After All

A Bright Monkey. Locked up in Cellar
Who Found Something to Do After All.
You idle, good-for-nothing fellowI
What! lodge you and your monkey
IN my stable, give you supper and
breakfast, and then, when it comes to
paying-why, you have not as much as
Il brass farthing!'' and Herr Muller's
sharp face grew red with passion.
Poor little Paolo's turned white as
he Rugged his only friend, his beloved
Jocko, and stammered out an apology.
He had expected to find an audience
for the little creatures clever tricks,
but had been Disappointed; no one
coming to the inn had given him any
thing.
81 am very sorry, sir" he began,
humbly; but Herr Muller was unfortu-
nately in the worst of tempers that
morning, and before Paolo could divine
his attention he had seized Jocko firmly
by the neck, and carried him into the
house.
Now be off with you!' he called
back, roughly. ''And don't come back
without some money. When you pay
me what you owe me, III Yet you have
your monkey, and not before"
In another minute poor Jocko was
locked up securely in the cellar, while
his master walked slowly away in great
despair.
How could he earn money enough to
pay the landlord without Jocko's aide
| Who would listen to his squeaky tin
whistle when Jocko was not there to-
dance and bow. and make the oldest of
grimaccs, and cut the queerest of ca
pers?
In the meanwhile. the captive sat
upon barrel i'll the cellar, his comical
little face pucllered up sadly, and his
tail down Imply, in melancholy fash
ion.
Presently 4 servant came down to
draw some wine; an operation which
the monkey watched with great inter-
est. Then another man brought can,
and filled it with beer from large
cask in the corner. after which Jocko's
spirits rose wonderfully, for it became
apparent to him that there was mis-
chief for an intelligent monkey to do,
even in a cellar. Could he turn the
taps of the barrelsp Could he? Splash.
splash! splash! all around the cellart
Oh! what glorious fun
But Herr Muller thought differently
when he came down and found all the
taps turned, and his precious wine and
beer pouring down upon the floor,
while Jocko danced about on the tops
of the barrels, frantic with delight
Truly it was sight for landlord!
Here, Hans! Peter Lisbeth!" shouted.
Herr Muller, rushing from tap to tap.
All! the cellar door was left open.
What piece of fortune for Jocko! In
the twinkling of an eye he had darted
up the steps, across the passage, and
out of the door.
His sharp eyes quickly caught sight
of disconsolate little figure in the dis
lance, and very soon, who so happy as
Paolo and naughty Jocko, as they
trudged away into the country as fast
as their legs could carry them?-LittLe
Folks.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14
Remember the Farm-yard Fight.

learned good lesson when was q
little girl. One frosty morning | was
looking out Of the window into my
fathers farm-yard, where stood many
cows, oxen and horses waiting to drink.
The cattle all stood very still and meek,
till one of the cows, in turning round,
happened to hit her meighbor. The
neighbor returned the compliment by
kicking another In five minutes the
whole herd were kicking each other
with great fury. My mother laughed.
and said: ''See what comes of kicking
when you are hit!' Afterward, if my
brothers or myself were little irrita-
BILE, she would say: Take care. my
children; remember how the fight in
the farm-yard began. Never return
kick for hit, and you will save
yourself great deal of trouble. "-ED-
change.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14

One of the most recent of inventions
is the chirocycle, machine designed to
take the place of velocipedes and other
vehicles for children. 1t is propelled by
crank and is far more durable and
useful it is said, than the bicycle. A
factory for its manufacture has recently
been established at Oxford, Mass. The
topographometer, which records auto
matically the typography and difference
of level of all places over which it passes,
is a recent invention of Partisan.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14
Faithful Pastor-"A minister's life

Faithful PASTORAL minister's life
is a very hard one" Parishioner-
"Why, there are only two sermons a
week to write and" 20, don't
mind sermon-writing; that's easy
enough. But my duties require fire.
quent visits TO the homes of every mem
Der of the congregation, and just think
of the strain of my conscience. Con
science?" Eyes, l am expected to adj
mire all the new babies. - Omaha
World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14

Frank Cooper, of Norristown, Pa,
was presented with very young kid,
too young, indeed, to le&ve its mother.
Cooper had bulldog in condition to
furnish milk, and he tried persuading
her to suckle the kid. She took kindly
to the idea, and so did the little goat,
which thriyed as long MS it lived with
its foster mother, but died when they
were separated. y Sun
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14

Rails weighing l0l pounds to the
yard are being rolled ut mill in Sc
VARY, Belgium, to be used on line at
points where trains run at the rate Of
sixty miles an hour. Boston Budget.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14

Have you Hours of Idleness
herep' the maiden asked, as she saunt-
cred into the secondhand book store.
mo-. we haven't miss. said the youth
behind the counter. 1.-THE boss is an
old skinflint, and when we amt doing
any business he keeps us busting the
books. "-BoSton Courier. -----.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14

Policeman Ito tramp-You were
begging from house to house, and yet
| find 80 cents in small change in your
pocket. Tramp-Well, yer didn't ex-
pect me to have the 50 cents in 500
gold pieces, did youP-Teras SiftingS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-14

In South America the ladies have
custom of throwing valuable fans upon
the stage instead Of boauets.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-06
THEY DON'T WANT HIN.

'The soldiers of Ohio who aided in
fighting the Southern rebellion to death
don't want Governor who stigmatizes
the Chief Magistrate OF our Nation as "a
whipped spaniel" and afterwards apollo
gizes to the dog" for the insult. Neither
do they want Governor who will re-
commend the Legislature to provide by
law for increasing the taxes on the lands
Of the state, and on the necessaries Of
life, and lowering them on the luxuries
Of life. Neither do they want Legislators
elected who will carry into effect any
such recommendations Of Governor
Foraker"
The foregoing was written by "a DEM
ocrat who voted for General Jackson for
President in 1928 "and the only Demo-
crat now living in Ohio who was a dele
gate to the Baltimore Convention in 1886
when Martin VanBuren was nominated
for President and Richard M. Johnson
for Vice President and furthermore the
only Democrat alive who voted for the
late William Allen for the United States
Senator in 1887 and in lS43." 1t will be
perceived that his Democracy has not
diminished with b is advancing years,
He has an abiding faith that Ohio will go
Democratic on the Sth Of Novem Der next
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-06
SHE HIT THE MARK.

= ~ /. y ID
Governor Foraker had the great pleas
ure the other day, after having attended
the reunion of the S9th. O. v. /. at
Georgetown, OF finding that his own esti-
mate of himself was shared by at least
one other person. The Commercial Ga
zette gives the following account Of the in
cident:
\. At all the stations on the line the youthful
Looking Governor had to come out on the plat
form OF the car and shake hands with the great
crowd. At Amelia all the school children were
ut the depot. He shook hands with them all.
One bright-eyed pretty faced little miss startled
the Governor You've all come down to see me,
have you2n said hc when he had shaken them
E all blythe hand. a8s
aYeth" lisped the little miss referred to,
tive come down to see the greatest man
living" 5s MI 55,,
This must have been a blissful moment
for Little Breeches. tr